Wellington Port: Skilled Excavator & Loader Operators

Qube Careers; Wellington; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent and casual employment

Friendly team environment

Health & PPE gear provided

Job summary

QUBE Ports NZ is seeking experienced Excavator Operators and Loader Operators to join our stevedoring team at Wellington Port. We offer permanent and casual positions with a fixed roster and a strong safety focus.

Operators will load/unload export logs at Wellington Port using a 24T excavator with a log grapple or a front end loader, requiring high precision and teamwork. A minimum Restricted Class 1 license and willingness to travel to other ports are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators, front end loaders, or similar heavy machinery.
• Safety-conscious with excellent situational awareness.
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and flexible to travel to other ports to work.
• Hold a minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• As an Excavator Operator, you'll operate a wheeled 24T excavator fitted with a log grapple to safely load and unload export logs on the Wellington Port.
• As a Loader Operator, you'll operate a front end loader, loading and unloading logs on the Wellington Port.

Job description

QUBE Ports NZ is seeking experienced Excavator Operators and Loader Operators to join our stevedoring team at Wellington Port. We offer permanent and casual positions with a fixed roster and a strong safety focus.

Operators will load/unload export logs at Wellington Port using a 24T excavator with a log grapple or a front end loader, requiring high precision and teamwork. A minimum Restricted Class 1 license and willingness to travel to other ports are essential.